Economy on course to stability, claims PM

Shehbaz says business-friendly policies infuse investor confidence

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the government’s business friendly policies had stabilised the country’s economy and restored confidence of foreign investors.

He said that the country was moving on the right path towards economic stability, adding steps were taken to provide relief to the public in the current fiscal budget.

The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of leading businessmen that called on him, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The delegation included Shahzad Saleem, Zaid Bashir, Mussadiq Zulqarnain and Sheharyar Chishti.

The members of the delegation praised the prime minister for the economic turnaround and provision of conducive environment for the businesses and investment activities.

They also apprised the prime minister of the appreciation of fiscal budget by the business community and expressed confidence that it would cause positive impacts upon the business activities in the country.

Jahangir Tareen

Renowned businessman and member of the Economic Advisory Council Jahangir Khan Tareen on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here.

Tareen, who was accompanied by Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party leader Aon Chaudhry, appreciated the prime minister for presenting a pro-business and people-friendly budget, despite tough financial conditions.

He also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz for putting the national economy on a positive trajectory.

PM leaves for Tajikistan today

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake a two-day official visit to Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 2-3, 2024, at the invitation of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

During his visit, the prime minister will meet President Emomali Rahmon, Chairman of Majlisi Namoyandagon of Majlisi Oli Mahmadtoir Zoir Zokirzoda and Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, according to a Foreign Office press release.

The visit is a part of regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Tajikistan.

The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions on areas of mutual interest to further deepen bilateral cooperation especially in the areas of regional connectivity, trade, people-to-people contacts and energy as well as cooperation on multilateral issues.

The two sides will also sign agreements and MoUs in diverse areas of cooperation.

SCO & CHS

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Kazakhstan for the twin Summits of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State (CHS) and SCO Plus from 03-04 July 2024 in Astana.